Anonymous Sources Quotes
- Sure, some journalists use anonymous sources just because they’re lazy, and I think editors ought to insist on more precise identification even if they remain… — Ben Bradlee
- Anonymous sources are a practice of American journalism in the 20th and 21st century, a relatively recent practice. The literary tradition of anonymity goes back… — Joe Klein
- Washington is a town where there's all kinds of allegations. You've heard much of the allegations. And if people have got solid information, please come… — George W. Bush
- There was an honorable tradition of using anonymous sources that was ruined by Jayson Blair. — Ted Rall
- Well, a lot of people don't want to be quoted. But keep in mind that Bob Woodward did all of his Watergate reporting with anonymous… — Edward Klein
- Some of the best stories that I've gotten, that others have written about this administration, about the previous administration, you have to rely on anonymous… — Michael Isikoff